Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

  • Procter&Gamble
  • Iowa City, Iowa
  • 11/11/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Design, program, integrate, and optimize industrial control systems and automation solutions supporting startup and qualification of a new manufacturing business. Improve line performance, product quality, and safety through PLCs, process controls, instrumentation, system integration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with plant teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement safe, reliable control strategies for manufacturing operations.
  • Develop and program PLC-based automation systems and related technologies.
  • Integrate production equipment, control systems, machine communications, and higher-level data systems.
  • Use analytics and digital or advanced control tools to improve process capability and decision-making.
  • Analyze system performance, troubleshoot root causes, and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Create technical documentation, train plant personnel, and ensure systems meet safety and electrical standards.

Required Skills

  • PLC programming, including Control
  • Logix
  • HMI and SCADA systems
  • Continuous and batch process control
  • Instrumentation
  • Drives and motion control
  • Machine vision systems
  • Industrial networks and system architecture
  • Server infrastructure and virtualization
  • Electrical design standards and codes
  • Machine and electrical safety practices